PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 5 of 60
Two distinct events, A and B, are defined as non-mutually exclusive. If their probabilities are P(A) = 0.5 and P(B) = 0.4, and they are independent, what is P(A and B)?
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Correct answer: B) 0.2
Explanation
For non-mutually exclusive independent events, the probability of both occurring together is found by multiplying their probabilities: P(A) * P(B) = 0.5 * 0.4 = 0.2.
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